Halloween Terms
This term means breaking the law or committing a crime.
What is an offense?
A ghost claims their house was sold without telling him it was haunted. What type of law might apply?
What is property law?
Children have the right to collect candy on Halloween, but they must also respect this right of others.
What is the right to privacy?
Superstition says bad luck is imminent if you cross paths with this color cat.
What is a black cat?
A lost soul is transending between freedom and prison. What decides its fate?
What is a verdict?
This legal principle means “innocent until proven guilty.”
What is presumption of innocence?
If a vampire bites someone and they get sick, what could the victim sue for?
What is personal injury?
If a homeowner doesn’t want trick-or-treaters, they should do this.
What is turn off the lights?
This colour is mainly associated with Halloween
What is black?
What character was the most popular Halloween costume last year? (2023)
What is Barbie?
This type of law deals with crimes and punishments.
What is criminal law?
If a werewolf damages property during a full moon, what might the owner seek?
What is compensation for damages?
During Halloween and other time, people should always be _____ when crossing the street.
What is careful?
What do pumpkins grow on?
What are vines?
What is the bill of rights forming the first part of the Constitution Act in 1982?
This term describes a person accused of a crime.
What is a defendant?
A haunted house experience goes wrong, and a visitor gets hurt. What might they file against the owners?
What is a negligence claim?
If someone steals candy from a trick-or-treater, it is considered __________.
What is theft?
These come in primarily orange, but also white and green.
What is a pumpkin?
What were Jack O' Lanterns first carved on? (which vegetable?)
What is a turnip?
This legal term refers to the act of taking someone’s property without permission.
What is theft?
A witch is accused of casting spells on her neighbors. What defense could she use?
What is Lack of Evidence?
On Halloween, it is important to stay in groups. What is this principle called?
What is safety in numbers?
A way to kill a vampire
What is Garlic?
What's the legal process called when two married vampires separate?
What is a divorce?